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Motability Scheme Good Condition Payment

If you return your Motability vehicle in a good condition, you could be eligible to receive the Motability Scheme's Good Condition Bonus.

The amount you receive depends on the length of the agreement: it's currently £600 for a three-year lease and £900 for a five-year lease There are a few things you can do throughout the lease of your vehicle to make sure your car performs at its best and stays in good condition. Servicing is included in the Motability lease package and its important to make sure you vehicle goes in for servicing when we send out service requests.

In between services, it’s important to carry out the following checks regularly:

  • Paintwork - Keep you vehicle clean and wash regularly to maintain its paintwork
  • Lights - check they are clean and working properly
  • Levels - Keep an eye on the levels of the following fluids and top up when necessary:
  • Engine oil level
  • Windscreen washer fluid level
  • Engine Coolant level

  • Tyres (including your spare) - Check they’re at the recommended pressure and are not worn below the legal limit of 1.6mm or showing bulges and blisters

It's important to note, you should also:

  • Ensure all faults found on your Motability Vehicle are checked out and fixed as soon as possible to avoid further damage
  • Respond to any manufacturer recalls eg if a faulty part needs replacing
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